Annapurna Trek Blog

Travel Tips, Trekking Guides & News
Which Route Offers the Best Mountain Views on the Annapurna Circuit?
The Annapurna Circuit is 160–175 km of trekking. Not all of it looks the same. Three specific sections and one critical route decision separate a...
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How to Get to Besisahar: Transport Options, Costs & Times (2026)
Besisahar is where the Annapurna Circuit begins and where a surprising number of trekkers lose half a day because they chose the wrong transport or...
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Food and Water Safety on the Annapurna Trek: Complete Guide for Trekkers
Gastrointestinal illness is the single most common health problem on the Annapurna trek affecting close to 60% of travellers in Nepal at some point....
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Are There Medical Facilities in the Annapurna Region? Complete Guide for Trekkers
The Annapurna region is not a medical wilderness but it is not a hospital corridor either. Real, well-documented medical resources exist along both...
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What Is the Best Way to Reach Nayapul for Poon Hill Trek?
The best way to reach Nayapul for the Poon Hill Trek is by shared jeep or private jeep from Pokhara, a 1.5 to 2-hour drive covering approximately 42 km from Baglung Bus Park. From Kathmandu, fly to Pokhara first (25 minutes) or take a tourist bus (6 to 7 hours), then...
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Complete guide to buying or renting trekking gear in Nepal
Key Takeaways  Renting is Cost-Effective for Occasional Trekking Gear in Nepal: Save $300-$800 in upfront costs, reduce luggage weight, and avoid storage issues by renting bulky items like sleeping bags, down jackets, and tents in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Buying Makes...
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Annapurna Trek Permits | Annapurna Restricted Area Permits Guide
Key Takeaways Every Annapurna trekker needs an ACAP permit (NPR 3,000 / ~US$25) - no exceptions. It is checked at multiple checkpoints on every major trail. TIMS card is no longer enforced on standard Annapurna routes (ABC, Circuit, Poon Hill, Mardi Himal) in 2026....
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Best Time to Trek Annapurna Base Camp
Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m / 13,549ft) receives its clearest skies in October and April. Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November) deliver stable weather, open teahouses, and 50km+ mountain visibility. Season determines trail safety, teahouse availability,...
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